CHUNKY Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē

Definition of chunky

as in thick

having small pieces or lumps spread throughout chunky peanut butter adds an interesting layer of texture when paired with jelly

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smooth

as in stout

being compact and broad in build and often short in stature a chunky little toddler

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as in fat

having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite a chunky piece of bread

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Recent Examples of chunky Letters-out-choices-aside, the T/A+ has a nice, chunky look to it. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026 Dersch’s exhibit featured a fully functioning Xerox Alto workstation with its boxy vertical monitor, chunky keyboard and mouse, as well as pizza-sized spinning disks that store tiny amounts of data by modern standards. — Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Among them was Melinda Fischer, a middle-aged woman who sometimes wore a chunky beaded necklace and cat-eye glasses. — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 The result is a chunky, deliberately warped proportion that reads equal parts fashion and sneaker culture. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chunky

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky

Adjective

Swathes of those still standing are marked for death, their fate written like braille in the form of scores of tiny holes — no thicker than a dot left by a ballpoint pen — beneath the bark.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Eastern handles are shorter and thicker, catering more to those who use a Penhold grip, where the head of the paddle is facing down and the paddle is held like a pen.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

Combined output is a powerful 437 horsepower and a stout 583 pound-feet of torque.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Veteran Dre'Mont Jones, who's typically a stout run defender, wasn't immune to the edge-setting problems that plagued the outside linebackers throughout practice.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of stout

Adjective

This indoor cat formula is lower in calories and fat than its kitten food.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
However, for other mobile carriers and their prospective investors, their collective moats don’t seem anywhere near defensive enough to justify a fat valuation metric.

— Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of fat

Adjective

For light, moist muffins, mix batter gently by hand until slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing to prevent dryness and uneven texture.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Stage nine had been highlighted as an opportunity for breakaway riders, featuring 3,300m of climbing over a lumpy parcours — with all the classified climbs preserved in the final 100km of the route.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of lumpy

Adjective

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Stidham with a sturdy opening act There may not have been another Broncos player who was more eager to get on the field Friday night than Stidham.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

Those loops create a soft, nubby surface that feels plush and looks dimensional from a distance.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.

— Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Definition of nubby

Adjective

While some cleansers can leave your skin feeling tight or dry, this tonic helps my complexion feel soft, plump, and refreshed—the perfect hydrated canvas for the rest of my morning skin-care routine.

— Sara Tan, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
An InStyle editor’s mom swears by the Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask for plump, firm, even skin.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing).

— Sue Li, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2026

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